About me

I understand how difficult it is to take that first step and contact a counsellor. I consider myself to be warm and understanding and will accept you as you are without judgement. I have over 13 years of experience in helping clients with relationship difficulties, depression, anger, fear, grief, family problems, and many more issues. No problem is ever too small. I offer long and short-term counselling, you may only require a few sessions. I see most of my client's in my private home where they are encouraged to take time out and just be themselves.

What Is Counselling? I am an experienced, qualified counsellor and will provide empathy and understanding in a safe non-judgemental environment. Together we will explore your issues and concerns in the strictest confidence. You will be listened to and supported with the aim of giving you understanding, self-awareness and the ability to face future events that life brings.

How Many Sessions Will I Need? I offer both long and short-term counselling according to your wants and needs. You may feel comfortable with just a few sessions. It is, however, important to remember that counselling is about you and you are in control and free to stop whenever you wish.

Training, qualifications & experience

BACP accredited diploma of HE in Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling (University of Leicester)

Certificate of HE in Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling (University of Leicester)

A supporter of Al-Anon, supporting meetings of those who have problem drinkers within the family.

Clinician for a Well-Being Company (Employee Assistance Programme)

I spent several years volunteering, and completed a Bereavement course organised by the N.H,S, at Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Here I supported terminally ill patients and their families during their times of uncertainty, fear, despair, loss and bereavement.

I worked for Women's Aid, Northampton, counselling clients in refuge mainly suffering from physical, mental and sexual abuse. The issues presented included low self-esteem, depression, substance abuse and suicidal tendencies.

My time as a counsellor at Y.I.S, Milton Keynes, gave me experience counselling 14-25 year old adolescents through the difficulties that can overwhelm them at this particular age. At Y.I.S issues were presented such as Education & Career pressures, confusion over sexuality, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, substance abuse and self-harm.

I spent several years at N.C.S (Northampton Counselling Service), whereby I counselled a variety of clients. The issues faced included separation, divorce, career change, redundancy, depression and trauma.

I am a supporter of Al-Anon, (supporting family members who have relationships with alcoholics), and attend meetings in their support.

I also work as a clinician for a Well-Being Company (Employee Assistance Programme).

Fees

This is an initial assessment which costs £20, whereby we will look at what is troubling you and what you are aiming to achieve through counselling.

Subsequent Sessions are £40, however discount will be considered for students and those on lower income. Sessions are for a duration of 50 minutes.

Payment by cash, cheque or BACS.

Further information

I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, a registered member of the BACP and work in accordance with their code of Ethics and Good Practice. I also practice CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and have over thirteen years of experience. I consider myself to be a down-to-earth, warm and understanding counsellor.

My own personal experiences have I feel, given me the ability to create a supportive environment to encourage self-acceptance and positive change for my client's.

If you have any queries or wish to arrange an initial meeting, please telephone or email me. If I am unavailable by phone, please leave a message and I will get back to you at a time convenient for you, in the strictest of confidence.